Koori Hearing List Advisor

Magistrates' Court of Victoria; City of Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Magistrates' Court of Victoria in Melbourne invites applications for the Koori Hearing List Advisor role. You will lead the Koori Hearing List pilot, providing culturally safe, trauma-informed support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander court users and working with Elders, Respected Persons and services to improve access to justice.

You will assess immediate needs, coordinate referrals to Aboriginal-led and community services, build partnerships with legal and government partners, and

Qualificações

• Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, culture and contemporary justice issues.
• Experience supporting people with complex needs and a commitment to culturally safe practice.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and continuously improve the Koori Hearing List pilot program.
• Provide culturally safe, non-legal support and guidance to First Peoples attending court.
• Assess immediate needs and coordinate referrals to Aboriginal-led and community support services.
• Build strong partnerships with Elders, Respected Persons, legal services, government agencies and community organisations.
• Prepare high-quality reports, risk assessments and court documentation.
• Provide expert advice on Koori Justice and court processes.
• Some travel to other regional court locations

Conhecimentos

Cultural awareness

Empathy

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Magistrates' Court of Victoria – Melbourne VIC

Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission.

Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the ‘Courts Group'.

Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdiction's own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.

The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) has a long history of providing justice for the people of Victoria in metropolitan and regional courts across the state. The MCV determines in excess of 200,000 cases per annum at 51 venues, dealing with over 90 percent of all adult cases that come before Victorian courts each year.

MCV aims to be an innovative, accessible and responsive court that provides quality services to the Victorian community.

About the Role

Play a key role in improving access to justice for First Peoples by leading the delivery of the Koori Hearing List pilot program at the Magistrates' Court of Victoria.

As the Koori Hearing List Advisor, you will provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander court users, helping them navigate the court process and connect with the services they need. Working closely with Elders and Respected Persons, judicial officers and community partners, you will help strengthen cultural safety, build trust and support better outcomes for First Peoples engaging with the justice system.

In this role you will:

• Lead and continuously improve the Koori Hearing List pilot program.
• Provide culturally safe, non-legal support and guidance to First Peoples attending court.
• Assess immediate needs and coordinate referrals to Aboriginal-led and community support services.
• Build strong partnerships with Elders, Respected Persons, legal services, government agencies and community organisations.
• Prepare high-quality reports, risk assessments and court documentation.
• Provide expert advice on Koori Justice and court processes.
• Some travel to other regional court locations

About You

This is an Aboriginal Designated Position. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply under the special measures provisions of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required.

You have a strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, culture and contemporary justice issues, with the ability to build trusted relationships and navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. Experience supporting people with complex needs and a commitment to culturally safe practice will be highly regarded.

Other information

CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.

We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to email the contact person listed in the advertisement.

As part of our commitment to a safe and respectful workplace, CSV conduct pre-employment checks, including reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially, with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both candidates and Court Services Victoria.